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Crimson Fox Ch: 20 Final Chapter

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After the battle with Kabuto, Naruto and Kurama had their injuries tended to. Naruto of course, had asked Kurama why he wasn’t weakened as badly from Kabuto’s sword like last time. Kurama of course, had only told him that the reason behind it was because Hinata’s safety was his main priority and therefore, overshadowed the weakness of silver, for Hinata had became his new weakness and will slowly overpower the weakness to silver until it no longer weakens him again.

To be honest, he wasn’t going to complain about that… The only thing that mattered to the young man was that Hinata and Mei were safe. They had brought the girls to the doctors to make sure that Kabuto didn’t do anything to them. Which, he hadn’t and for that both men were thankful for it. Wanting to make it up to the girls for what they had put them through, such as pretty much getting them close to being killed/hypnotised and of course making them think that Naruto had been killed only to turn out that it was Kurama, and the horror they had to see when Naruto was close to his own death.

To be honest, it wasn’t supposed to go like that but… it was the end result that mattered. After the visit to the doctor, they found out that there was nothing wrong with the girls, they were just a little shaken up from everything so… it was time for their own dance party before the ceremony.

The girls sure did seem like they could use it. Naruto had made the fox cubs transform into humans, since he could perform more powerful seals to give them more appearances thanks to the boost of power that he received thanks to his now accepted love for Hinata… Though, he only had a few of the cubs stay here, the rest went to help repair the city. As well as a neat little invention that Kurama had built years ago to help with the rebuilding when the past fights he had with Sasuke got out of hand and destroyed part of the city.

Though now… he just hoped that Hinata wouldn’t reject him again. He didn’t think that his heart could handle it this time. Breathing deeply, Naruto turned over and already on the dance floor was Kurama and Mei, Kurama looked so happy, able to dance with his woman without the worry of her freaking out about his true self.

I will pursue this dream, 'cause I know it's expected
that I be serene
Upon this winding road, in the face of the crowds that bustle all around
Although it seems like I am chasing after the past, what I want is place where the sky is alive and like
home to me
Please to try to understand the truth
That this is no choice
And I wish you'd stop with that look
Of despair
You're giving me


Kurama smiled as he stared at Mei, this was the first time that he had truly held her close while in his true form. He didn’t have to deal with the idea of her rejecting him this time. Breathing deeply, he gave her a calm yet slightly fearful stare… To be honest he was still worried that she would reject him because of his past… though, he just hoped that she would still accept him. “Mei…” Kurama whispered, he closed his eyes as he went on. “Do you think… you could ever forgive me? I never wanted to lie to you, I never wanted to scare you but… I did anyway and… I am so very sorry.”

Mei looked up at him as she frowned a little. It was clear in her beautiful eyes that she was still a little nervous about the whole thing. About her dating or at least continuing a relationship with a demon. Though she took a deep breath as she started to say, what she had to say. “How can I be sure though Kurama, that you won’t just abandon me? How do I know that you and Naruto won’t return to your old ways and try to take over the city?” Okay, that did hurt him a little, but knew that it was best that she let it out right now. “I just want to be sure that… you won’t do anything bad again…”

Tears are nothing but the shape of our weakness
And they won't bring any absolution
I do not see an end to this labyrinth
Who am I waiting for--
And
I write it down in the pages of my notebook
'Cause I'm looking for the me that is still honest
I am running but I don't even know why
From this reality


Frowning at her for a moment, Kurama took a deep breath before he gave her his reassuring stare, with a slight smile to match. “Mei, I only went along with Naruto’s plans because I am his caretaker, I am to do as he pleases. I made sure his plans would fail. Now, as for abandoning you? Never…” He chuckled a bit before kissing her forehead, happy that she didn’t move away or anything of the sort. Letting out a soft sigh, he added “as for Naruto wanting to take over the city? I don’t think that will ever happen. Naruto is in love with Hinata, and he, like me for you, would do anything to make her happy.”

He saw the strange look on her face, as if she wanted to hear more, to make sure that he meant what he said. Holding Mei closer to his chest, Kurama whispered “Mei, you are the only one that I can give my heart to.” Staring at her softly, he added “when a demon picks someone to spend their life with, to give their heart to… they never take it back. I will spend every day of my life, or your life to make you happy and make sure that you are loved and treated like the queen you should be.”

Mei just stared at him with wide eyes, it was easy to see that she was surprised by his words. Tears started to build up within her eyes. Kurama reached up and gently started to wipe away her tears. “Mei, I know you had bad experiences with men in the past but… I promise to always make you happy, because I love you more than anything. I love you more than life… and nothing will ever change that.”

To chase my wishes I'll carry on living
And I will always remember the depths of the darkness
I'll face my demons and I'll no longer run away
There isn't a place to go
I'll lose this feeling of being so helpless
'Cause my whole life is ahead of me
I'll quash the numbness
'Cause pain's better than the emptiness


Mei sniffled and wiped her eyes as she tried to get herself to stop crying. The young woman just couldn’t get herself to stop crying it seemed. Kurama felt bad that he made her cry, though he knew that he had to do something… Closing his eyes, Kurama whispered “I want us to continue our relationship Mei. I want to see where it goes… I even hope one day… it can go further, when you are ready.” He smiled brightly, hoping that her answer was something that he would want to hear… and prayed, that she wouldn’t say something that would cause his heart to break.

“Yes…” She said with a smile before throwing her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a kiss. To be honest, Kurama didn’t think that she would kiss him like this buy damn! He was already loving this and just wanted to enjoy what he could all day long. Life could not get any better than this.

I must apologize, I've really messed up and
I am so ashamed
I may not say it much,
But I know that I make you worry all the time


Naruto smiled at the two of them, he didn’t know if something like that would happen for them… Though, he was also saddened… If he and Hinata did get together, their life together would be short, for Hinata was human, and her lifespan was not as long as Naruto’s or Kurama’s. For that, it had him scared that their life together wouldn’t be long and now he had to see what he could do… Though, maybe it would be enough for him to just see where it could go from there, and hope and pray that they would have a life that they could have together…

Back then you always could accept the things I'd done
And you're still the same today so I'll try not to burden you
But try to realize that I have closed my eyes
Just because the world is too harsh
And I'm willing to blind myself


Looking over at Hinata, he gave her a soft smile before making his way over toward her, right now, the only thing that mattered was to make sure that she was happy, and loved. That was his life’s mission… and he would make sure that he would be the one to make her happy forever… Inhaling softly, the young man stood in front of Hinata as he asked “may I have this dance Hinata?”

Hinata looked up at him, her lavender eyes stared at him as if trying to figure something out. Though instead, she just smiled as she nodded saying “alright, I’d love to.” She giggled softly. Naruto smiled gently and carefully grabbed her hand and made his way to the dance floor. To be honest, he didn’t know if she would have danced with him but right now, he was very grateful for it. Letting out a soft sigh, the young man held the blue haired woman close to his chest as they danced to the song.

Rumors that they have spread about us
I do not know which was the first one
"We were friends from the second that we met,"
Just stop with the lies already
And my heart turned red with this passion
And it almost consumed my very being
'Cause in truth I'd held onto hope
From this reality


“Hinata, I am sorry for everything that had happened.” Naruto said with a frown. To be honest, he knew that he had to get this off his chest before anything was said or done. He wanted to make sure that Hinata knew that he was so very sorry for everything that had happened. “It’s my fault that Kabuto knew that you were with me… that I had turned him into a hero. I wanted a new hero to fight but he turned into a villain and… damn it I’m just so sorry Hinata.”

Hinata looked up at Naruto before letting out a soft smile and reached up to cup his face in her palm. To be honest, he was expecting her to slap him because of what he had done that had caused Kabuto to attack her and Mei… Then again, Hinata had a big heart and wouldn’t blame him for anything… Then again, she wouldn’t even blame Sasuke all that much for wanting to quit being a hero because he had a family that was starting to be bigger thanks to his wife being pregnant.

To chase my wishes I'll carry on living
And I really want to scream out, but can you even hear me?
I'll face my demons, and I'll no longer run away
There isn't a place to go
I still am grateful for the care you've shown me
So I'll find the strength to make it count
I'll always move onward
Facing my friends and foes alike


“I’m not mad at you for that Naruto… You were just alone is all… I knew you were never a bad guy though… I won’t lie, when you got mad at Kurama that one time you were scary.” She giggled a little before she stopped and saw Naruto frown. Rubbing her thumb over his cheek, she added “but you did save me remember? You stopped that beam from hitting me and you got impaled by it instead…” She kissed his cheek before laying her head over his chest, listening to his beating heart.

How was it that out of all the women in the world, he got one that was so forgiving and loving as Hinata? All he could do was smile gently at her before holding her a little closer and sighed softly in content, a soft content growl emitted from his chest as he tried to get himself and Hinata to calm down and relax.

How do you unlock this door that has no key?
Can you think of a way?

We can't go back to the beginning
The story is set, and our destinies too

Open up your eyes
Open up your eyes


Looking down at her, he calmly said “Hinata, just know that I will always protect you. That I will always love you and nothing will ever change that. I give you my heart and my life.” He chuckled a little before he nuzzled her hair. The scent of lavender wafted through his nostrils… oh how much he loved her scent. “I promise you, to make your life worth living… No one will ever change that… my heart shall always belong to you, and you alone.”

Hinata looked up at him, as if trying to make sure that he meant his words. Frowning a bit, he let out a soft sigh as he said “allow me to say that line again Hinata…” He coughed into his fist hoping to clear his throat as he tried to think on the right words. “I love you Hinata, I have since the moment we first met, but I could not accepted that love, thinking that you loved Sasuke and of course I thought you were with Sasuke.” Inhaling softly, he went on with his speech. “Hell, I’ve loved you since before we were born, as if every moment, every second that our souls waited for creations clock to allow us to be reborn into the people we are at this very moment.”

Staring at her softly, he added “I sure am no prince and I’m not rich so I cannot buy you things that you deserve but… I can offer you a home where we can be together and happy.”

I'll lose this feeling of being so helpless
'Cause my whole life is ahead of me
And the things I once abandoned
I want to try and find again

Come on, just one more time


Naruto waited, and waited for what Hinata was going to say. To be honest, he was afraid of what it was that she was going to say… Giving her a soft smile, he said “that’s where you should say something Hinata.”

Laughing herself, the young woman stood on her toes as she said “alright… you win.” With that, she kissed Naruto gently, the only thing that mattered to him right now… was that he did get the girl… Now all he had to do, was win over the citizens of Konoha with being their new hero. That was the only thing that mattered now besides Hinata… Though, winning everyone over was going to be a little tough but hopefully it’ll be worth it in the end.

To chase my wishes I'll carry on living
And I really want to scream out, but can you even hear me?
I'll face my demons, and I'll no longer run away
There isn't a place to go
I still am grateful for the care you've shown me
So I'll find the strength to make it count
I'll quash the numbness
'Cause pain's better than the emptiness


***

At the ceremony, Naruto tried to get himself to calm down and relax. He wasn’t sure if he would be able to handle this though the young man knew that this was something that had to be done. Closing his eyes, the young man just hoped that he would be able to handle all of this, though right now the only thing that mattered to him was to make sure that everything went the way it should.

Looking at the time, he heard the mayor speaking that thanks to the strength of ‘Crimson Fox’ that the villain Silver Falcon was defeated and taken to jail with no power. The people were sounding a little conflicted by the idea of Crimson Fox being their new protector. Shaking his head, the young man finally made his way out of the curtains as he had a big grin on his face. “Why should we trust that guy with being our hero!?” shouted a woman.

Okay, that did hurt a little though he knew that they had a reason for this… After all, he had been their super villain for years and this was something all so new for the people of Konoha. Letting out a soft sigh, Naruto turned to the mayor as he asked “may I please have the microphone?” The mayor nodded before tossing the mic to Naruto, for that he was a little thankful though wasn’t sure if he would be able to win them over but knew that he would have to do something.

Clearing his throat, the young man calmly started to speak to anyone to the people. “Listen everyone, I know that I have done so many horrible things in the past… and for that I am so very sorry.” They all glared at him, as if not wanting to believe that he had changed. Letting out a soft sigh, the young man added “but please, know that I have changed. That was thanks to a very special woman that I have given my heart to.” He smiled all the more before turning over to the curtains and made a gesture for Hinata

Hinata walked out from behind the curtain and just smiled at him with a bright smile on her face. Naruto gently took her hand in his as he gave her a soft and gentle smile. People though, were mad that Hinata was dating someone who killed her man. Hinata frowned at them before pulling the mic towards her. “People… Night Hawk was never my boyfriend. His heart belonged to another, I just played along with the plot because I wanted to help keep the one he loved safe. Wherever she is, I hope that she is still happy no matter what may come her way.”

Everyone just stared in shock, not able to comprehend what it was that had happened. The whole time that they thought Hinata was in love with Night Hawk, was never really true. They had only played the part because they wanted to keep Night Hawk’s real woman safe. Chuckling a bit, Naruto held the mic back towards himself as he said “I want to make up for my past sins. I want to protect the people in this city and keep the woman I love safe from any and all harm. No matter what, I won’t ever let you down. I shall do whatever it is that I can do, within my power to keep you all safe.”

Hinata smiled up at him as she leaned against him, causing Naruto to blush a soft pink. This, of course people have seen and started to laugh a little bit. To be honest, Naruto wondered if Sasuke had that problem when people thought he was dating Hinata… Then again, there was no way of knowing what he could do about it now but for now, he would just have to make sure that no one ever got too carried away with Hinata and him dating.

“People, will you accept me as your new hero? If you do, I shall never let you down!” He turned to Hinata, giving her a big goofy grin before kissing her cheek. Oh how much he just loved this woman! She was the only thing that would ever be his source of power, and right now that was the only thing he could do… and that was the only thing he’d want. Hinata would always be his source of his power, or at the very least his love for her, was his power.

Turning to his right, Naruto saw Kurama and Mei smiling over toward him. Kurama gave him a thumbs up, the young man grinned before turning back to Hinata as he smiled at her, mouthing the words ‘I love you’ before turning back to the people of Konoha. “People, do you accept me as your hero?” asked Naruto, hoping, and praying that he would be accepted as a hero, that would make things so much easier for everyone…

Suddenly, everyone started to erupt in cheers and calls of joy. It seemed that everyone was happy with the idea of their ex-villain being a hero. Oh well, he was still enjoying the idea of being a hero. Though he knew that it would be rough but then again, he had the power to do it, and plus the best man for his side kick. Laughing softly, the young man just grinned before turning to Hinata again and held her closer to his side. “I guess they’re happy.” He said after moving the mic away from his lips.

Now, the only thing he had to do was to just let everyone enjoy the party. “Enjoy the food and the drinks!” With that, everyone started to party, and for that he was so thankful that he could spend some time with Hinata before the party was done with.

“Oh, Naruto… your necklace…” whispered Hinata as she went to remove it from her neck. Shaking his head, he clasped her hands over hers as he shook his head once again. “But… it’s yours…” she frowned a little before she tried to say more about returning it to him… only for Naruto to kiss her gently.

“Hinata… this is yours to keep. You can use it to protect yourself from anything that would want to harm you. I promise you this, if I should ever let you down, this necklace will always protect you in case I can’t…” With that, he leaned in and kissed her again… oh, life was so sweet.

The End
the final chapter of the story people, it took me a few hours to write but I just hope that you enjoyed the chapter as much as I enjoyed it. LAter everyone, and there will be a sequel just not sure yet.
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Omg loved it!!!!!!!!!! I just couldnt stop reading i had to finish but u know its funny love makes u do crazy things and love can give u the power u need to protect and neuter the ones or one u love and i think this story and many other's prove it thx for making such a awesome story ;-) :-) :-D :-)) ;-^) >:) :-}